It happens to the best of us: you forget to fully wipe all the water off your cast-iron pan after washing it, or accidentally leave it at the bottom of the sink to clean tomorrow. While a little ...

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron pans are a home chef's best friend—and for good reason. The hard-wearing, versatile pans can be ...

Can be easily cleaned with hot water, dish soap and a soft sponge or nylon scrubber. For tougher stains, create a baking soda and water paste, let it sit then wash, rinse and dry again. Avoid steel ...

All you need is a little elbow grease to make it good as new.